Arrowroot vs cornstarch

[corazon]

I have a recipe I plan to make this weekend and it calls for arrowroot. I have cornstarch in the house and would rather use that than spend money on arrowroot. Do I need to do anything different? Are there any disadvantages for subing it?

 

[Aurora]

Starch Thickeners

Here is a great site for information on all manner of food products:

http://www.foodsubs.com/ThickenStarch.html


I would just use the corn starch and make sure to cook the sauce until the starchy taste is gone. Be sure that you bring the sauce to a boil after adding the arrowroot or corn starch.

Keep in mind that corn starch does not maintain a thick sauce if re-heated.

 

[Billdolfski]

Excellent information, thank you!